Author(s): Nisha Yadav and Sunita Mishra

Abstract:
The study aims to map existing gender equality plans in contemporary period. The study documents the perception of women in discrimination in various aspects in a male dominated society. The study was designed as a descriptive study based on sample survey. The total of 50 samples was selected randomly for this study in Lucknow city. The study findings show that there is a discrimination against women in various aspects and it aims to analyze how gender inequality have both impacted and are impacting the economic situation of women in contemporary period.